Google parent Alphabet gets CCI’s clearance to acquire stake in Flipkart, here’s what the order says – Times of India

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval to Google parent Alphabet’s arm Shoreline International Holdings LLC to acquire a stake in Walmart group firm Flipkart. The proposed transaction comprises investment through subscription of shares of Flipkart Private Limited by Shoreline International Holdings LLC; and an arrangement between an affiliate of Alphabet and Flipkart’s…

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Lululemon’s bleak holiday-quarter targets overshadow strong Q3 – ET Retail

Lululemon Athletica Inc on Thursday forecast fourth-quarter results below expectations, striking a cautious tone for the holiday season and sending shares of the premium apparel retailer down 2% in extended trading. The forecast, after a strong third-quarter show, mirrors sentiments from other U.S. retailers such as Walmart, Best Buy and Kohl‘s which have hinted at…

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Gap’s results beat outshines bleak holiday-quarter sales forecast – ET Retail

GAP Gap on Thursday forecast holiday-quarter sales below estimates, but posted better-than-expected results for the third quarter thanks to easing supply expenses and cost-control efforts, sending its shares up 11% in extended trading. Major retailers like Walmart and Target have struck a cautious tone heading into the all-important shopping season, with consumers cutting back on…

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Titan to buy CaratLane employees’ ESOPs for around Rs 350 crore – ET Retail

Representative Image Tata group company Titan, which agreed to purchase CaratLane founder Mithun Sacheti‘s stake in the omnichannel jewellery retailer for Rs 4,621 crore, is expected to buy employee stock options (ESOPs) held by CaratLane employees for around Rs 340-350 crore, or approximately $42 million, people aware of the discussions said. The company has around…

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